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Police Investigating Break and Enter

Posted: July 8, 2013 - 1:00 am

(1:30 p.m.)

The HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section is investigating a break and enter that occurred Friday night in Dartmouth.

At 8:45 p.m., officers responded to a break and enter in a residence on Sarah Crescent. The occupants of the house were having a gathering in the backyard of the property when one of the occupants returned to the house and discovered a man stealing items from the home. The man fled on foot and the occupant called 9-1-1. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 16-years-old, 5’8”, with a medium build and tattoos on his neck and his arm. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a white t-shirt, beige shorts, white high top sneakers and a dark baseball hat.

Visit HRP’s YouTube channel at to view a video with simple tips on protecting your home from thieves. Residents are also encouraged to call police if they observe suspicious activity.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at http://www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.